Christmas logs 2020 at L'Essentiel bakery by Champion de France du Dessert Cyril Gaidella

Destination the land of rediscovered childhood in the company of pastry chef Cyril Gaidella, Champion de France du Dessert 2017. For the 2020 festive season, the pastry chef, who officiates at the L'Essentiel bakery, unveils 4 gourmet and comforting Yule logs .

This year, the 2017 Champion de France du Dessert has deliberately muted his technical skills (but not his creativity!) to give pride of place only to taste, in this 2020 Christmas collection: "Chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio, red fruit, citrus, honey... These are my Proust's madeleines, straight from my childhood in Alsace," says Cyril. The essentials are there; everyone is sure to enjoy themselves."

Note that all L'Essentiel logs are made from well-sourced raw materials: cream and butter from France, 73% fair-trade dark chocolate from Vietnam and vanilla from Madagascar.

• To be read
• Tips for the week of May 6 - 12, 2024 in Paris: free or cheap outings
• What to do in May 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Our tips and ideas for outings
• In less than 100 days, Paris will unite the world! A historic chapter, to be written together

• The Socola log

In the Socola log, a 73% dark chocolate mousse envelops a soft chocolate/cashew nut mousse and a heart of flowing caramel. The chef's personal touch? The inclusion of streussel nuggets, a kind of Alsatian crumble made from almond powder.

• Mémé's log

Remembering the simple snacks of his childhood, the chef has created the light and airy Bûche de Mémé. Decorated with a lace motif and topped with a raspberry mousse, it features an almond cookie, raspberry compote and a creamy panacotta with Bresse cream and chestnut honey.

• Seaside vacation log

Semolina/honey cookie, pistachio/orange blossom bavaroise, lemon/bergamot cream and bergamot confit make up the Vacances à la mer log, a reminder of Cyril Gaidella's Italian roots.

• The Mégabon log

Topped with a cloud of sweetness, this log features a light vanilla Mascarpone cream, hazelnut crunch, vanilla cookie and caramelized hazelnut slivers.

These 4 logs are available in 4, 6, 8-person and individual formats. Available from December 7 in the 4 L'Essentiel bakeries in Paris: rue Mouffetard, rue de Tolbiac, avenue Daumesnil and boulevard Auguste Blanqui.